Restless Chipotle

  • About
  • Recipes
  • Videos
  • Subscribe
  • Shop
  • Recipe Box
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Videos
  • Subscribe
  • Shop
  • Recipe Box
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Videos
  • Subscribe
  • Shop
  • Recipe Box
×
  • Overhead view of pickles in a white bowl
    Sweet Heat Refrigerator Pickles
  • A basket full of garlic breadsticks.
    How to Make Soft Garlic Breadsticks`
  • A peaches and cream icebox pie with a serving removed to show the layers.
    Peach Icebox Pie
  • A square of strawberry shortcut cake being served from a spatula.
    Strawberry Shortcut Cake
  • A cropped view of this recipe in a glass bowl for the feature image.
    Old Fashioned Banana Pudding
  • Closeup of fried chicken on a plate.
    Why Do Southerners Put Buttermilk in Everything?
  • Overhead view of finished crockpot chicken bog in the crockpot.
    Crockpot Chicken Bog
  • Overhead view of the finished grapefruit cake on a white cake plate.
    Texas Ruby Red Grapefruit Bundt Cake
  • Overhead view of skillet with finished cabbage in it. Feature image.
    Creamed Cabbage
  • Bright green cocktail in a clear glass.
    Hammered Hulk Cocktail – A Bold, Green Drink for St. Patrick’s Day
  • Closeup of pimento cheese balls for feature image.
    Crispy Fried Pimento Cheese Balls
  • A crunchy topped casserole with a serving spoon in it.
    Pineapple Casserole
Home » Recipes » Cooking Tips and Basic Techniques

Copycat Red Robin Campfire Sauce Recipe

Published: Sep 5, 2023 · Updated: Apr 10, 2025 by Marye

If you love dipping your french fries, onion rings, (and fingers) into Red Robin Campfire sauce you're going to love this copycat recipe! It's quick and easy - and will be fine in your fridge for about a week.
Total time for the recipe to be finished.Total Time 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Jump to Recipe
Close up of the sauce showing the creamy texture.
Overhead view of the sauce with a text overlay for Pinterest.
A bowl of the dipping sauce with text overlay for Pinterest.
The orange dipping sauce in a bowl on a table.
Table of Contents
  • ❤️ Why you'll love it
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 💭 Tips
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • Related recipes
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • So easy!
  • Just 6 ingredients!
  • Perfect on French fries, onion rings, hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken nuggets, and just about anything else!

Let's face it, a good fry sauce can make a restaurant even more popular so imagine what it can do for your homemade burgers and fries! This Copycat Red Robin Campfire sauce recipe is so good you'll be looking for things to dip in it.

Including fingers.

Y'all, this is on my list of the best dipping sauces ever made.

5 star rating
5 star rating
5 star rating
5 star rating
5 star rating
We tried this tonight and my husband (who loves Red Robins sauce) says it taste just like it!! Thanks for the recipe it is definitely a keeper!
Barbara

🧾 Ingredients

Ingredients for this recipe.
Ingredients for Copycat Red Robin Fry Sauce. Use your favorite barbeque sauce.

🔪 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the green recipe card below.

Collage showing the steps to making this campfire sauce.
Make this easy recipe in less than 5 minutes!
  1. Measure all ingredients into a medium bowl.
  2. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Taste and add more chipotle powder if desired.
  4. Spoon into an airtight container and refrigerate for two hours for best flavor.

📖 Recipe

Close up of the sauce showing the creamy texture.

Copycat Red Robin Campfire Sauce

4.80 from 200 votes
Print Pin Recipe Save Recipe Saved! Rate Recipe
Prevent your screen from going dark
If you love dipping your french fries, onion rings, (and fingers) into Red Robin Campfire sauce you're going to love this copycat recipe! It's quick and easy - and will be fine in your fridge for about a week.
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Chill (optional): 2 hours hours
Total Time: 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
Servings:8
Calories:149
Author:Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup hickory BBQ Sauce, Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory and Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon brown mustard, more as desired
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl until well combined.
  • Spoon into a Mason jar or other airtight container.
  • Refrigerate for two hours or more to let the flavors blend.
  • Serve with fries, onion rings, or on your burgers and hot dogs.

Notes

Storage: Store in a tightly covered glass container in the refrigerator for several days.
Tips:
Be sure to let the sauce chill for a couple of hours in the refrigerator. It allows the flavors to blend and intensify.
  • This will stain plastic containers - use glass.
  • Aluminum containers or aluminum foil will give the sauce a weird flavor - use glass.
  • Some people like to substitute Ranch dressing for half the mayonnaise.
  • If you can't find chipotle powder you can use chili powder or tabasco sauce to taste.
  • This makes a great salad dressing! Just thin it down with a bit of milk.
  • I love turning copycat Red Robin Campfire Sauce into tartar sauce by adding about ¼ cup of sweet pickle relish. If you thin it down it's a delish thousand island dressing!
  • I sometimes brush it on chicken while grilling it.
You'll find more helpful tips and variations in the body of the post.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.

🥫 Storage

My Red Robin campfire sauce copycat recipe will be fine in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Be sure to keep it cold when you are serving it - since it's mayonnaise based you won't want it to sit out at room temperature for more than an hour or so.

This recipe doesn't freeze well - it gets watery.

Overhead view of the sauce in a bowl with tater tots on a plate.
Campfire sauce copycat might even be better than the original.

💭 Tips

Expert Tip: Be sure to let the sauce chill for a couple of hours in the refrigerator. It allows the flavors to blend and intensify.

  • This will stain plastic containers - use glass.
  • Aluminum containers or aluminum foil will give the sauce a weird flavor - use glass.
  • Try adding a few drops of liquid smoke. Taste as you go!
  • Some people like to substitute Ranch dressing for half the mayonnaise.
  • If you can't find chipotle powder you can use chili powder or tabasco sauce to taste.
  • This is a copy of the Red Robin onion ring sauce but try it on burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches...

👩‍🍳 FAQs

Here are the questions I am most frequently asked about this recipe.

Does Red Robin Campfire Sauce have dairy?

As far as I know it does not. My copycat fry sauce recipe has eggs (in the mayonnaise) but no dairy. Always read the labels of your ingredients to be sure.

Can this fry sauce be made vegan?

Yes it can! Just be sure to use a vegan mayonnaise. As far as I know Sweet Baby Rays Hickory and Brown Sugar barbecue sauce is vegan but always read the ingredients labels to be sure.

Can Campfire Sauce be made keto friendly?

Yes! Mayonnaise has 0 carbs (check your brand for actual carb counts) so if you use a low carb barbecue sauce and dijon mustard instead of honey mustard it will be keto friendly.

Related recipes

  • A collage of 3 images - pizza, French fries, and hamburgers.
    How to Reheat Food in the Air Fryer
  • Close up of fried onions on a platter.
    Copycat French's Fried Onions Recipe from Scratch
  • closeup of someone brushing a cast iron skillet with oil.
    10 Kitchen Tools Every Southern Cook Swears By
  • A jar filled with mock clotted cream.
    Mock Devonshire Cream
  • This makes a great salad dressing! Just thin it down with a bit of milk (almond or oat milk is fine).
  • I love turning copycat Red Robin Campfire Sauce into tartar sauce by adding about ¼ cup of sweet pickle relish. If you thin it down it's a delish Thousand Island dressing!
  • I sometimes brush it on chicken while grilling it.

I love a good dipping sauce (or fry sauce as it's sometimes called). When the server sets down the Red Robin dipping sauces on the table it's all I can do to keep from drinking them!

I like the campfire sauce the best, though.

Here are some other ways to make your burgers amazing!

  • Homemade Pimento Cheese is one of my favorite things to put on a burger. If you've never tried it you definitely should!
  • Candied Jalapenos are a sweet and spicy addition to burgers, nachos, hot dogs, and all your summer favorites.
  • Popeye's Seasoning Salt is delicious on fries, burgers, and homemade chicken strips.

First published May 19, 2021. Last updated September 5, 2023 for editorial improvements.

More Basic Kitchen Skills and Recipes

  • Closeup of lavender syrup in a jar.
    Lavender Simple Syrup
  • Overhead view of unbaked pie crust.
    Food Processor Pie Crust
  • Dr
    Dr Pepper Glaze for Meat
  • Closeup of grilled steaks showing the sauce.
    Retro Hibachi Sauce for Steak

Love it? Share it!

19.1K shares
  • Facebook
  • Flipboard

About Marye

Meet Marye Audet, a wizard in the kitchen and a storyteller at heart. Marye is like your eccentric but fun aunt who knows all the secret recipes and isn't afraid to spill them.

Comments

    4.80 from 200 votes (190 ratings without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Love it? Give it 5 stars!




  1. Linda says

    December 18, 2024 at 11:43 am

    5 stars
    Had this at a restaurant and ordered an extra serving to take home. It was delicious!

    Reply
  2. Julie says

    December 27, 2023 at 1:22 pm

    5 stars
    I just made this and it's delicious!! Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
  3. Ashley says

    November 22, 2023 at 8:19 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely love RR campfire sauce!! I made this and at first it was good but tasted off. After it sat in the fridge overnight it was spot on. Thank you!

    Reply
  4. Cindy says

    November 06, 2023 at 2:55 pm

    5 stars
    Love this on onion rings!!!

    Reply
  5. Camden says

    October 30, 2023 at 6:06 pm

    5 stars
    Your copycat campfire sauce recipe is so good, we dip everything in it!

    Reply
  6. Maria says

    October 27, 2023 at 8:25 am

    Hi, I made the mistake of reading the ingredients on the bottles sold from. Walmart and they use anchovies and meat in the BBQ sauce,so as a vegetarian that's now out. My question is what is brown mustard? I have only seen spicy brown mustard and it has seeds in it. Can you please tell me where to find the one that you use?

    Reply
    • Marye says

      November 01, 2023 at 5:44 pm

      Gulden's Brown mustard is a slightly spicy brown mustard without seeds. I don't know where you live but I've never heard of anchovies or meat in bbq sauce. Sweet Baby Rays is the one I use and it has neither.

      Reply
  7. Kristen says

    October 16, 2023 at 12:54 pm

    5 stars
    I have never actually had the chance to try the official version of this, but have heard about it quite a bit! I can't wait to try making red robin campfire sauce at home!

    Reply
  8. Alyssa says

    October 13, 2023 at 10:07 am

    I've never had Red Robin campfire sauce before. I can't wait to try it!

    Reply
  9. Cynthia says

    October 12, 2023 at 9:20 am

    5 stars
    We love the Red Robin campfire sauce! I'm happy to have found this recipe, can't wait to try it!

    Reply
  10. Brittany says

    October 08, 2023 at 9:08 am

    Your campfire sauce recipe is such a versatile sauce, it's good on so many foods!

    Reply
  11. Sarah says

    September 12, 2022 at 2:30 pm

    4 stars
    Good sauce, it just isn't spot on for RR campfire sauce. I'd make it again though. I liked the addition of the spices. Thank you

    Reply
  12. Madeline says

    July 06, 2022 at 9:59 am

    5 stars
    Hi! As someone who used to work at Red Robin I can tell you Campfire is actually only two ingredients. It is almost equal parts Mayo and BBQ sauce (a little more Mayo to BBQ but not much). They use their Whiskey River BBQ sauce but in a pinch they did use original Sweet Baby Rays, it just wasn’t quite the same.

    Reply
  13. Barbara says

    July 01, 2022 at 7:04 pm

    We tried this tonight and my husband (who loves Red Robins sauce) says it taste just like it!! Thanks for the recipe it is definitely a keeper!

    Reply
  14. Renee says

    June 02, 2022 at 8:17 pm

    5 stars
    I haven't tried this recipe yet but I'm giving you 5 stars for your reply to Gerry. 🙂

    But I do plan to try it!

    Reply
  15. Gerry says

    May 19, 2021 at 7:33 pm

    I’m confused. Up towards the top you say only 4 ingredients. Then you show a picture of the ingredients- which shows 6 ingredients. Then you get to the recipe and it shows 5 ingredients. What the heck???? This is the first time I’ve seen your recipes. I hope your cookbooks read better.

    Reply
    • Marye says

      May 19, 2021 at 7:36 pm

      So, Gerry... I am so sorry for the typo. It happens. I'm still striving for perfection - just not there yet.

      Reply
    • Pookiemoose says

      June 29, 2023 at 12:51 pm

      This is so whiny of you.

      Reply
Marye Audet-White, founder of Restless Chipotle Media

Hey Y'all, I'm Marye

Welcome to my kitchen! ☕

NY Times bestselling author. 10 cookbooks. Mom of 8 kids. Homeschooling mom for 22 years. Addicted to Hallmark Christmas Movies. Collector of old cookbooks.

Find out more

🍉 Memorial Day

  • Overhead view of potato salad in a glass bowl
    Mom's Homemade Potato Salad

  • Overhead view of the finished watermelon basket filled with an assortment of fruit.
    How to Make a Watermelon Basket

  • Closeup of a finished hamburger in a bun.
    Retro Lipton Onion Soup Burger (Vintage Recipe)

  • Closeup of a star shaped cake covered in white chocolate with red and blue sprinkles.
    Zebra Cake Recipe: Little Debbie Copycat

🧢 Father's Day

  • Close up of chicken breast that's been grilled.
    Awesome Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast Wrapped in Bacon

  • Closeup image of sausage cheese dip.
    Rotel Sausage Dip

  • Closeup overhead view of the macaroni salad in a bowl with a spoon in it for serving.
    BBQ Macaroni Salad Texas Style

  • Close up of a piece of cake.
    Texas Sheet Cake Recipe

👑 Reader Favorites

  • Square overhead of chicken for feature image.
    Slow Cooker Angel Chicken

  • Close up of the sauce showing the creamy texture.
    Copycat Red Robin Campfire Sauce Recipe

  • Wooden spatula removing fried potatoes out of iron skillet.
    Crispy Pan Fried Potatoes

  • Blue cocktail with a red and white straw.
    Sex in the Driveway Cocktail

  • A sliced loaf of english muffin bread.
    Easy English Muffin Bread Recipe – Perfect for Toasting (No Kneading!)

  • Two finished loaves of Amish white bread cooling on a table.
    No-Fail Amish White Bread

Footer

^ back to top

About

  • About Marye Audet-White
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Accessibility Policy
  • Contact
MaryeAudet Whiteandherchildren Dec

Featured In:

Places Restless Chipotle has been featured

We improve our products and advertising by using Microsoft Clarity to see how you use our website. By using our site, you agree that we and Microsoft can collect and use this data. Our privacy statement has more details.

Copyright ©2006 - 2025 Restless Chipotle Media, LLC

Rate This Recipe

Your vote:




Let us know what you thought of this recipe:

This worked exactly as written, thanks!
My family loved this!
Thank you for sharing this recipe

Or write in your own words:

A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required

Recipe Ratings without Comment

Something went wrong. Please try again.